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Alex and Paulina got out of the car, while Brian stayed back. "Do not leave the car. We won't be long." Alex told Brian as they walked towards Dickson's mansion. Alex walked in and smiled. "It is good to see you, Mr. Richard." "You too, Alex. I am sorry about your grandfather." Richard added "We have moved past that already. You said you wanted to see me." Alex looked at Richard, cutting to the chase. "I don't know what you and Roseline talked about, but we kept on saying weird things. I want you both to patch up and go back to the way things were before. Can you at least do that for me?" Richard looked at Alex. Alex looked at Paulina and back at Richard. "What did she talk to you about?" He asked, staring at Richard. "Well, I hope it won't get you all angry and worked up, but do you have any evidence that I had a hand in the death of your parents?"" Richard asked, looking at Alex. "I don't, but I am ready to find out." Alex replied There was tension in the room between both me
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Alex clenched his jaw, his anger simmering beneath the surface. "Chloe, you've made your intentions clear, but I won't back down. I won't let you tear apart everything my grandfather built," he said firmly into the phone.Chloe scoffed on the other end of the line. "You're naive if you think sentimentality will protect you. Money talks, Alex, and I have plenty of it. Don't make enemies you can't handle.""I'm not afraid of you or your threats," Alex retorted, his voice steely. "I'll do whatever it takes to uphold my family's legacy, even if it means facing off against you."There was a tense silence before Chloe spoke again, her tone dripping with venom. "Fine, have it your way. But mark my words, Alex, this isn't over. You'll regret crossing me.With that, she hung up, leaving Alex seething with frustration. He knew Chloe wouldn't give up easily, but he was determined to stand his ground.Taking a deep breath, Alex composed himself and got dressed for the day. As he made his way down
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While Alex carefully neared the door, he became more aware, ready for any hint of threat. The spooky silence surrounded the mansion, causing a nervous sensation in his stomach. He hesitated with a slight tremble in his hand, not knowing what to expect as he reached for the doorknob. He had never been compelled to go see Paulina at the villa before, but he now felt a strong urge to visit her.Taking a deep breath, Alex opened the door and entered. He was welcomed by a poorly lit entrance area, with long shadows on the walls adding an eerie sense of movement. He shouted for Paulina, but his voice bounced back at him, magnified by the vacancy in the house.Alex hurried through the mansion, his footsteps resonating in the quiet with a feeling of immediacy. While walking through the lavish corridors and sophisticated chambers, he couldn't rid himself of the sensation that something was severely amiss. He noticed the disarray in the rooms and the shattered glass scattered on the floors.Eve
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Alex adjusted himself in his seat and looked at Richard in the face. "What makes you think I would do whatever you want? I could just work out of here without saying a word." Richard was confused; he had made enough discoveries about Paulina to know that Alex valued her life. He looked at him, and he wasn't showing any emotions. "I believe you won't want to shed innocent blood. Your father was never like that." "I am not my father, you see; I don't care about anyone except me. I think you need to think about asking for something else because I am not giving in to what you are asking of me." Alex replied and folded his hands.Richard signaled to one of his men and asked them to bring out Paulina and Long Eye. Alex looked at him; his guess was right after all. He was holding them captive. The door opened slightly, and Paulina and Long Eye were brought into the room blindfolded. "Now shall we try this all over again, Mr. Davis? Who do you prefer? I save between the two of them. You hav
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Henrietta stood at the entrance, her furious gaze fixed on Paulina as she approached her. Alex sat at the dining table, feeling the tension in the air as he awaited the confrontation between the two important women in his life.Paulina stayed composed, showing a calm expression even though Henrietta was hostile. Paulina responded calmly, stating that she was present because Alex requested that she remain for some time, with her voice remaining composed.Henrietta scorned, looking briefly at Alex before turning back to Paulina. "Naturally, he did. Is he always coming to you whenever he needs something? Henrietta's arms crossed her chest as she spoke bitterly.Alex interposed himself, rising from the table and positioning himself between the two women. "Henrietta, if you don't mind." "This is not the right moment for this," he said, his tone filled with desperation as he attempted to ease the tension.Henrietta briefly showed a softer expression when she glanced at Alex, only for the an
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Roseline knew that her father had threatened to date Alex. Part of her felt happy about it. It means she can have Alex to herself. She had loved him, but Alex didn't love her; she was just a pawn in the chess game the big men were playing. She decided to call Alex for a meet-up, but she was surprised when her call wasn't picked up. She strolled down the stairs and saw the floor filled with blood. "Who did you kill, father? I heard a gunshot. I want to believe it is not Alex because he isn't returning my calls." Roseline looked at her father with an akimbo hand. She looked at the maid and ran to the to the shelter skelter to clean up the blood on the floor. "Give him time; he'll surely come around." Richard replied and sat down. "Do you think so?" Roseline asked, walking closer to her father."I made sure of it." Richard said, opening the magazine in his hand. He looked at his phone and grinned. A message just popped in showing some amount of money being paid for an assignment Richard
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As the conflict between the upper class grew more intense, Alex became entangled in a complicated network of lies and power-hungry individuals. He felt a significant burden when deciding to ask Henrietta to marry him, but he understood the importance of being cautious to safeguard himself and his loved ones.In his room, Alex walked back and forth quietly, thinking about the future and the challenges coming his way. He understood that marrying Henrietta wasn't only a personal decision but also a calculated action to protect his status in the complex dynamics of high society. Henrietta knew more about his office work, and keeping her close was the wisest thing he could ever do. He remembered his grandfather's decision for him to marry her, and he slowly understood what he meant. Alex couldn't afford to make an enemy after everything he had gone through, but he knew he owed it to himself to see his happiness first.However, in the midst of his turbulent thoughts, his emotions for Paulin
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Both men agreed to have Roseline kidnapped, but at a very decisive moment. Alex was watched and closely monitored; his goings and comings were monitored by Ruby's men. A day was carefully made to have Roseine abducted. Meanwhile, Alex and Paulina were getting along fine, and the plan to travel to Rochester to secure the land Long Eye had found was picked. Lawrence called Alex and told him he had booked a day for him with his master for his daily training. Alex was happy he had the chance to train with one of the best fighting kings in the city of Rochester. Richard might have been the kingpin of the country, but there are some people to whom he would have to give his bow, no matter what. Anthony was part of it. When the sun started to rise, Alex took comfort in the regularity of his workouts with Anthony Bailey. In the midst of his personal struggles and the imminent dangers of the elite class, engaging in physical activity provided a brief escape by requiring clarity and concentrati
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Alex immediately reached out to Agent Miller about the disappearance of Andrew Cooper. He showed him the text message he had received from Sandra. "We need to find him fast. Why didn't you show me this, Alex?"Agent Miller asked with a furrowed eyebrow. "I am sorry; I actually showed this to Andrew, but he said it was nothing." Alex replied with his hand akimbo. All the staff were sad to see that Alex was in a sad mood. They all knew Andrew was like family to him. "He is going to be fine, Alex. I am sure Agent Miller and Alice would make sure he is." Miranda said soothingly, Alex ***************************************************************Andrew opened his eyes and looked around to familiarise himself with the place he was. His vision was hazy as he tried to see who was standing in front of him. "It is good to have you in my midst, John Davis." Sandra said it with a wide grin. "You had my husband jailed, and you are going to help me free him." "Free him? Who the hell do you th
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The news of Xavier being sentenced to a life in prison makes the whole of Rochester happy. Many were able to get some of their entitlement back from Richmond's. His long-term wealth was divided among the victims. All of them went to the Davis mansion to show appreciation and thank Alex for everything he had done to help them. Some went with gifts, while others gave Alex more money. It was a day of joy for the Davis's as they kept hosting many visitors. Paulina and Naomi were now back in the country when they heard Alex was captured by Xavier. "You did it, cousin." Miranda said with her eyes, showing she was proud of him. "I am sure your father will be able to rest now, seeing that you have accomplished what he started." Alex smiled, looking at Naomi and Paulina. "Can we go back to Miami now?" Naomi said it with a happy look on her face. "Of course, honey. But we need to make sure we tidy up all loose ends. Then we can leave." Alex replied " Yippee." Naomi shouted with joy, dancing
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Tension filled the courtroom as anticipation hung heavily in the air. Xavier was seated at the defendant's table, with his hands in shackles and his eyes showing a cold and resolute expression. The press gathered outside, eagerly seeking every bit of information on the widely- publicised case that had caught the nation's eye. Xavier was no ordinary criminal; he was the brain behind a string of atrocious acts that had caused widespread destruction. The trial was expected to be lengthy and difficult, as numerous victims and their families sought to obtain justice. Claire was seated at the front, with a mix of determination and sadness written on her face. She was haunted by the loss of her parents and the trauma of the events, but she was resolute in ensuring that Xavier faced consequences. Alex remained next to her, offering quiet comfort. Both individuals were important witnesses in the case against Xavier, and their testimonies were vital for the prosecution's case. James Harrison
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Richard tied a cloth around the gunshot wound on his leg. "Get back out there and find me, Xavier. He is going to pay for what he has done." Spy looked at his face. "Are you going to be alright?" He asked with a worried look on his face. "Just find me, Xavier. That is all I want." Richard ordered Spy and his men walked out of the room, leaving Richard alone to treat himself. Richard walked gently towards the first aid box as blood dropped on the floor following him. He grabbed the kit, swearing under his breath. He immediately cut open his shirt and tried removing the bullet. After a few minutes, he was done. Richard knew the FBI would be looking for him because he had left a trail behind for them to follow. He closed his eyes and decided to take a nap. ***************************************************************Agent Miller and Agent Alice got to Xavier's hiding spot, but he wasn't there anymore. Xavier had left with Alex and Claire to find the treasure. "Do you think they w
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Xavier picked up his phone and looked at Claire. "Make sure he doesn't go anywhere." He said it with a stern look on his face. Claire looked at him with disdain and wondered why she would be receiving orders from a man who killed her father. "What are you doing here, Claire?" Alex looked up to meet her gaze. "I am going to kill him." She replied sharply, looking at Alex, who was tired."Listen to me, Claire; whatever you think of doing has to stop. Get the police and let them know where I am." Alex looked at her, but she was bent on having things done her own way. "Don't tell me what to do, Alex. We are not a couple any more, remember?" Claire snapped The pain of losing her mother and father at the same time was unbearable. Perhaps the Wills deserved everything that was coming their way. Xavier walked back into the house. "We are having companies soon," he said with a smirk."Remind me, how did you know I was here once again?" Xavier asked and looked at Claire. "I was at the orph
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"No, we didn't. Xavier managed to escape with Alex taken as his prisoner." Agent Miller reported the case to Steve. "I need all the FBI agents out there looking for him. Make sure he is caught." Steve ordered Agent Miller and Alice immediately gathered more men to look for Xavier. The bodies were left over for the forensics team to work on. The police were on their sirens as they all drove into the street looking for Xavier and Alex. The news was aired on television and all social media platforms about Xavier's escape. The city was on high alert, with every available law enforcement officer on the lookout for the fugitives. The streets were flooded with blue and red lights, and the air was thick with tension.***************************************************************Victor stumbled through the alleyways, his breath coming in short, painful gasps. His side ached from the fall, and he knew he needed to find a place to hide, and fast. The shards of glass had left deep cuts on his
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Victor was just packing his things when he heard a gentle knock at the door. "Hello, who is it?" He said he was gently walking towards the door with his pistol. The door was kicked down by Joe's kick, and he was standing face-to-face with Victor. "Who are you, and what audacity do you have to kick down my door?" Victor shouted at him. " Me?" Joe asked, looking back to see if Victor was really talking down on him. "Are you Victor?" Joe asked, dipping his hand into his jacket. Victor quickly pointed the gun at him and said, "II will gun you down if you try reaching for your pocket." "You have got some balls." Joe replied, bringing out the picture to confirm if he was really standing before Victor. "You do know that everyone who betrayed Xavier Richmond doesn't leave to tell the story, so why do you?" Joe asked, and before he could finish his statement, Victor shot at him. Joe was fast; he managed to dodge the bullet and looked at Victor. "Well, you ain't as dumb as I think. Here is wh
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"Paulina has the document." Alex said it with a happy face. "That is good, but don't tell me you are going to give the documents to Xavier." Andrew's face turned pale. The two men stopped talking and looked at themselves. "I haven't thought much about it. I think the fake document you gave me might come in handy, but then what would you do if Xavier knew it was a fake? Then I would be risking the children's lives for a piece of paper." Alex replied "Listen to me, Alex Davis, that document isn't just any document, and it is definitely not a piece of paper. It is a lineage of business passed to your grandfather and was supposed to pass to your father and then finally to you. The document is the secret of mining and how to make your business excel. I think you need to decide what you're finally going to do with it when it gets back into your hand." Andrew advised as he stepped outside his study room. Alex sighed, knowing what Andrew said was true. He needed a plan that could work witho
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"Who has it?" Paulina asked, looking at her face. "Simon does." Henrietta replied. "Where are you meeting with him, or is this just another plan of yours?" Paulina looked at her face. The tension was high as they took their seats. Paulina immediately took out her phone and called Alex. "I think you might need to stall for some time, or better yet, come down to Maimi. It looks like Henrietta doesn't have the documents." Alex rubbed his hands over his hair gently as he listened to everything Paulina was saying. "I can't come down to Maimi at the moment. I need to sort out what is going on here." Alex replied "What about Henrietta?" Alex added "She is right here with me." Paulina replied, passing the phone to her. Henrietta shook as Alex spoke to her, and Paulina looked at her and wondered what Alex said to her. The line was cut off: "I can help you find him." Henrietta looked at Paulina. "You mean Simon?" "Yes, I know where he might be hiding." Henrietta said this again, looking a
